EAST HIGH SCHOOL

LEOPARD NEWSDecember 2017

The Leopard News is a cooperative publication of the East High Administration and PTSA

In this season of gratitude and giving, I wanted to take this opportunity to share my appreciation for our East High community: Salt Lake City School District’s neighbors, parents, students, faculty, and staff. This community is incredibly generous to our students. You parents give your time and talents: serving on PTA, School Community Council, volunteering with various clubs and organizations, literally cheering on and supporting your children every step of the way. Our teachers go above and beyond: tutoring students, volunteering on committees, advising student clubs, taking home grading and additional work each night, designing and planning curriculum that will ignite the learning fire in our students. Our extensive, talented staff supports all we do here: ensuring students a safe, clean, comfortable facility in which to learn, keeping the gears well-oiled and in motion in our offices, supporting students and faculty in ways that go unnoticed because they do it so well.

This is just a small sample of what this community has accomplished together: The Leopard Boutique (our clothing pantry) sees roughly sixty students a week and had so many donations this year they had to hold a major give-away earlier this fall; there was simply not enough room to house the many clothing contributions from our community. “The Stash,” East’s food pantry, stays busy feeding over 100 students a day, whether they’re in need of a snack to help them get through the day or are picking up a few groceries on their way home. The class of 2017 earned over 9.5 million dollars in

scholarships thanks in part to local businesses, organizations, teachers’ support and letters of recommendation, supportive parents, and especially a group of staff dedicated to helping students earn and apply for scholarships so their college dreams can become a reality.

The saying is that it takes a village to raise a child: our village is the very best! I see acts every day that demonstrate how this community invests themselves in our up and coming generation. I would be remiss to not take this chance to share my appreciation for every cog that keeps this machine running. What we give our students here is invaluable. As the proverb goes: education is a gift that none can take away. I am grateful for the generosity, dedication, and sacrifice of our community that ensures EHS Leopards leave here with a priceless gift.

Greg MaughanPrincipal

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

“True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most

valuable possession you can share.” –Suze Orman

COUNSELING CENTER

ACT Prep Class

East High is excited to announce the Winter ACT prep class. This class is geared towards juniors preparing to take the ACT in February and seniors who are looking to improve their scores. At 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19 there will be an introductory class in the school library. Students will meet the instructors, receive a class schedule, and student expectations will be reviewed. The ACT instructors highly recommend that students attend the introductory class so they understand what they are committing to when signing up for the after school course. Feel free to contact Rebecca Richardson (rebecca.richardson@slcschools.org) with any questions.

ACT

The next ACT exam will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. On the day of the exam, bring your admissions paper, picture ID, pencils, and approved calculator. No cell phones or pagers are allowed. See www.actstudent.org for more information.

Listed below are other ACT exam dates:

February 10, 2018, Registration Deadline of January 12, 2018

April 14, 2018, Registration Deadline of March 9, 2018

June 9, 2018, Registration Deadline of May 4, 2018

SOPHOMORE CCR’S

Sophomore CCR’s will be held during the month of December and the beginning of January. If you have missed your Junior CCR appointment, please contact the counseling center receptionist at 801-584- 2923 to set up an appointment.

Susan McKelvey A – Corr Mark Unruh Cors-GLauren Fredericks H-Lopez Kevin Waite Loq-O Rose Evans P-SiGil Alvarez Sj – Z

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, TRANSCRIPTS, & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

As we head into the peak time for applying for college admissions/scholarships, please make note of the following requirements:

1. Transcripts need to be requested from Mrs. Smith in the Counseling Center. The cost is $1.00 per transcript. Requests for transcripts MUST be made at least ONE WEEK prior to the due date of the application/scholarship. Any transcripts needed by Jan. 1, 2018, MUST be requested by DEC. 15, 2017 at the latest.

2. Teachers, counselors, administrators require at least TWO WEEKS to write a letter of recommendation, so plan carefully.

3. Students using the on-line Common Application MUST let r e c o m m e n d e r s k n ow t h e D U E DAT E f o r t h e recommendation. The on-line form does not share that information.

Due to the extremely large number of requests we receive for transcripts and recommendations, it may not be possible for us to meet your deadline if you do not follow these guidelines. Thank you for attention to this.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Check out the East High Counselor webpage for current scholarship opportunities.

COLLEGE 1, 2, 4 or MORE

What kind of post high school education is right for you? There are options for your education after high school: College 1, 2, 4 or more.

• One year certificate programs• Two year Associate or technical degrees• Four year Bachelor’s degrees• More – Graduate and professional degrees.

See your counselor for more details.

COUNSELING CENTER continued

East High school AVID hosted a western states showcase with over 85 educators in the building from Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. Teachers and administration came to East High school to observe AVID in action and all content areas including the AVID elective class. In addition, we have our first scholarship winner and our students have started receiving their college admission letters! We’re excited to see what the future holds for the 2018 AVID graduates!

AVID

SCHOLARSHIPS

ANNOUNCING THE STERLING SCHOLAR COMPETITION

If you are a senior, have a strong grade point, are involved in community service, and have held leadership positions in school or the community, you should apply to be a Sterling Scholar. Each year The Deseret Morning News and KSL Television sponsor this contest to recognize outstanding high school seniors in Utah and to award them cash prizes and scholarship possibilities to help with their college expenses.

To be selected as a Sterling Scholar nominee, students must demonstrate activity and interest in an area of high school education, characterized by one of the program’s categories: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Computer Technology, Trade and Technical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Foreign Language, Business and Marketing, Speech and Drama, Visual Arts, Vocal Performance, and Dance. If you feel qualified to apply for more than one category, you may do so by filling out a separate application for each. Students must also have high academic scores and exhibit their involvement in service to the school and community.

Students may pick up an application for the Sterling Scholar Program in the Counseling Center, Main Office, or in Mrs. Hebert’s English classroom, D-204. Completed applications must be turned in to Mrs. Hebert’s room by 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1. If you have any questions about Sterling Scholars, please call Mrs. Hebert at 583-1661, Ext. 4204, or go to her classroom, D-204, for further information about this event.

Come enjoy the

Winter Music Concert

Thursday, December 14, 6:00pm

East High School Auditorium

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

East Girl’s Lacrosse

The School District held a meeting in November to consider adopting Boy’s and Girl’s Lacrosse as a sanctioned sport. The meeting was great and there was a lot of excitement about bringing on lacrosse as a school sport. There was also information about how much Girl’s Lacrosse, in particular, would be welcome in the schools. We expect a formal vote soon to make lacrosse an official school sport! The East Girl’s Lacrosse Team has started practicing with their Head Coach Megan McCleary. Coach McCleary is a Health teacher at East and is an experienced player and coach. Any girls interested in playing on the team should talk to Ms. McCleary.

Go East Lacrosse!

EAST HIGH ATHLETICS

STUDENT SERVICES

Sleep Well - Learn More!

On Nov 4, DownEast Company presented East High students and families with 90 new, free mattresses on the go! These amazing twin sized, memory foam mattresses have a lavender cooling shell and came with a memory foam pillow and carry strap. Everyone with a new mattress was overjoyed! As there was still demand, DownEast made a second donation a few days later of another 42 mattresses. It is their goal to donate a mattress-on-the-go for every mattress sold and help those in need, sleep better. If you need a mattress see Kris Barta in Student Services.

Thank you to Isaac Florence, his family, the EHS PTA and EHS Student and Family Support for assembling and distributing 45 hearty and caring Thanksgiving gift sacks last week. Because of this great joint effort many East High families had a little more joy at their holiday table this Thanksgiving.

Isaac Florence’s Eagle Scout Project

DownEast Mattress Donations

STUDENT SERVICES

UINTAH GOES EAST FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

DONATE TODAY Season's Greetings Uintah Families! We are very excited to announce that Uintah will be participating in a Holiday Fundraising Drive for East High School's Student and Family Support Initiative, which evaluates and fulfills the needs of students and assures their basic needs are met. Approximately 64% of students at East live below the poverty line (including 80 homeless students). Our Holiday Fundraiser will kick off Monday, December 4th and all items will be delivered to East High on Monday, December 18th.

The Pantry provides healthy snacks and food for students and their families. The Boutique provides new and gently used clothing, shoes and jackets. The new washrooms provide a clean and safe place for homeless and vulnerable students to wash clothing and shower. They are stocked with new underwear, socks, towels and shower/bathroom products.

All of these services are provided free of charge to students and supported 100% through generous community donations. Please sign-up to donate by going the following link: http://bit.ly/2Ahd3Hd

You can also donate online at Donate on line at: https://give.saltlakeeducationfoundation.org/ Select ‘Intended for specific school’ and then indicate the donation is intended for the East High/Uintah Fundraiser.

Items Students & Families Need:

Protein and/or granola bars; Small cooking oil;

Small bags of flour; Sugar; Masa; Peanut Butter; Jelly; Canned

tuna and chicken; Canned fruit; Pasta and

Sauce; Soups; Beans

Deodorants; Shampoo; Toothpaste;

Conditioner; Lotion; Body Wash; Toothpaste;

Ziploc sandwich bags; Socks; Coats; Fleece jackets; Shoes (Vans,

Converse, Toms)

Gift Cards, check and online donations!

FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE UINTAH

OFFICE AT 801-584-2940

Daily drawing for prizes, per grade level, will be awarded

for donation. GRAND PRIZE drawing, per

grade level, will be awarded on December 18th!

NEED HELP?DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED A LITTLE EXTRA

HELP DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

Pick up “holiday help” forms

from Student Services or Kris Barta

and return completed forms

BY NOVEMBER 30TH

CAN YOU HELP?WOULD YOUR FAMILY LIKE TO HELP ANOTHER FAMILY GOING THROUGH

TOUGH TIMES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON?

Contact lexiedubell@comcast.net or kris.barta@slcschools.org

to be added to the Secret Santa list!

SHOPPING LISTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT EARLY DECEMBER

ALL GIFTS WILL BE COLLECTED AND DISTRIBUTED

THROUGH EAST HIGH SCHOOL

ast ighholiday help is here!E H

by December 14

My Holiday Wish List

&Stocking Stuffers

Socks                    

Lotion                  

Toothbrush

Deodorant            

Body Wash          

Toothpaste

Shampoo            

Wash Cloths        

Chapstick

Conditioner          

Razors                

Beanie

Gloves                  

Scarf                  

First Aid Kit

Notebooks            

Calculator            

Pens          

Pencils                

Flash Drive          

Highlighters

Backpack            

Pencil Case          

Colored Pencils  

Books to Read    

Hand Sanitizer    

Pencil Sharpener

Healthy Snacks

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Gift Cards (Grocery)

Granola Bars          

Gum                  

Popcorn                  

Canned Food      

Blanket

Candy Bars            

Jerkey                

Healthy Snacks  

Flashlight            

Bring all donations to Ms. Hasenyager in room C-201 or B-213

Cash/Check donations can be made & we will purchase the needed items!

Make checks payable to:  Salt Lake Education Foundation or East High DECA

DECA is collecting items to fill stockings -- We

want to be able to fill 100+ stockings to hand

out to students who may not get anything this

holiday season!

EHS GRAPHICS

Parents Salute your Seniors!

Parents, want to give your Senior a special shout-out in the yearbook? Buy a Senior Salute for the Yearbook! They are only $37 and a great way to recognize and congratulate your student for all their hard work and success in high school. Ads include a baby photo of the senior, and a short message of congratulations in 25 words or less.

Students, want to make those friendships last forever? Purchase a Friend-to-Friend ad to be featured in the yearbook! The 1/15 page ads with one photo and 25 words or less are $37. Have a group of three or more friends? Purchase 1/3 page ads for $200 with up to 6 pictures and 100 words. They are a fun way to commemorate the people that made your high school experience the most fun.

Sports Teams or Clubs can purchase 1/3 page Ads for their athletes or club members! These Ads are a great way to recognize graduating athletes for their hard work and dedication on and off the field, and even Club Presidencies for their commitment and success.

Visit eastonia.ehsgraphics.org for direct links to create and purchase your Senior Salute or information on upcoming yearbook activities.

PTSA

EAST COMMUNITY

To all the East families,

Warm holiday greetings to the East High School community. It is hard to believe that the 2017-2018 school year is almost halfway through. The East PTSA is delighted to continue to play an integral role in the social, educational development of our students. This could not be possible without awesome volunteers like you.

Whether you serve as a Pantry/Stash volunteer, Brown Bag coordinator, Helper with freshman fair and registration, sending numerous emails, creating an outstanding newsletter, making meals for the faculty and staff or supporting our fundraisers, or simply signing up to be a member of the East High PTSA, every aspect of what you do, embody the very spirit of our PTSA.

We started out the holiday season with an outstanding young man, Isaac Florence, and his Eagle Project, which doubled last year’s numbers by providing food for 50 East families (see Student Services page for photos). The families received an overflowing bag of groceries and supplies for the holiday week and a gift card. I thank everyone who participated in this project, those who provided and those we provided for. Our school community is made up of a variety of individuals from all walks of life and together we make up our East Family. Together we support each other. With the help of

the spectacular Kris Barta and her crew, our surrounding community together will be able to help that many families and more for the Holidays. Many classes and clubs have focused their efforts on helping their fellow friends, teammates and classmates during this holiday season. Our students have not only had the opportunity to educate themselves, but have had the opportunity to become better individuals.

Our new members of the East PTSA Board along with returning Board members, are making tremendous contributions of their time and talent, to see to the effectiveness and continuity of this organization. There are still many volunteer opportunities available as well as many board member positions that need to be filled for the next school year.

We are grateful for your support, and look forward to seeing you at our next PTSA meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 9:00 am. Please join us in continuing this work for our students and school community.

Wishing each of you a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.

With sincere gratitude,

Lexie Dubell, PTSA Presidentand the PTSA Board